life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes —usually used in plural
life scientist noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Labcorp is a global life science company, based in the US. 
Joe Cornell, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 But venture capital is still flowing into the region, led by funding for life science startups. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2022 Meet venture capitalists, angel investors, CEOS, CTOs and more than 100 life science and tech companies that will be exhibiting, plus local artists, cultural installations and at 8 p.m., fireworks. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2022 In 2017, HYM Investment Group bought the 161-acre site with plans to develop a life science space and thousands of housing units. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022 Michael Rosen, the managing director of the incubator and Rosalind Franklin’s adjoining Innovation and Research Park, said Lake County is home to 122 life science businesses, including some of the world’s largest employing more than 33,000 people. Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 24 Feb. 2022 LaunchBio is a national nonprofit organization that offers resources and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs looking to expand their life science startups. Ann Gehan, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2021 Alex is an engaging host who brings optimism to a health care and life science world that’s been pretty beaten down over the last few years. Sarah Mupo, STAT, 8 July 2022 Simons' foundation has also supported life science research, giving to the New York Genome Center, and autism research through donations to the Autism Research Institute. Forbes Wealth Team, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022 See More
Joe Cornell, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 But venture capital is still flowing into the region, led by funding for life science startups. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2022 Meet venture capitalists, angel investors, CEOS, CTOs and more than 100 life science and tech companies that will be exhibiting, plus local artists, cultural installations and at 8 p.m., fireworks. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2022 In 2017, HYM Investment Group bought the 161-acre site with plans to develop a life science space and thousands of housing units. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022 Michael Rosen, the managing director of the incubator and Rosalind Franklin’s adjoining Innovation and Research Park, said Lake County is home to 122 life science businesses, including some of the world’s largest employing more than 33,000 people. Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 24 Feb. 2022 LaunchBio is a national nonprofit organization that offers resources and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs looking to expand their life science startups. Ann Gehan, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2021 Alex is an engaging host who brings optimism to a health care and life science world that’s been pretty beaten down over the last few years. Sarah Mupo, STAT, 8 July 2022 Simons' foundation has also supported life science research, giving to the New York Genome Center, and autism research through donations to the Autism Research Institute. Forbes Wealth Team, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes —usually used in plural